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Two easy fitness routines for the holiday season

Two easy fitness routines for the holiday season

by Renate Engelbrecht | Dec 20, 2022 | FEATURED POST 2, WELLNESS

Whether you’re taking time out at home over the festive season or travelling to your favourite destination, staying in shape while on holiday is never easy. Apart from the constant nibbling, there is also lots of wine and bubbly in the equation, not to mention lazy...

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